Double chocolate Paleo Gooey Cake

It’s like a brownie, a cake, and a pan of hot chocolate-y almond butter all in one. Just go for it.

Prep Time:10

Total Time:10

Yield:81x

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Ingredients

For the brownie layer

1 cup almond meal

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of sea salt

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted in the microwave or a double boiler

1 tablespoon chia seeds

For the cookie dough layer

1 cup almond meal

Pinch sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

3 oz plain applesauce

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a small baking dish (I used 8×8) with coconut oil.

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the brownie layer. I like to mix the melted chocolate chips with the coconut oil and honey before adding to the dry ingredients.

3. Spread the brownie layer on the bottom of the dish, and place the dish in the freezer while you prepare the cookie dough layer.

4. Combine all of the ingredients for the cookie dough layer in a large bowl. Gently spread on top of the brownie layer.

5. Bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes until fluffy and golden.

6. Allow to cool before serving. If you like a softer texture, enjoy straight out of the oven with ice cream. If you’d like these to set a bit more, allow to cool completely and place in the fridge for an hour or so.